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Premier Promotes B.C.'s Advantages in Korea

Premier Christy Clark today touted B.C.'s natural resources, competitive taxes and a highly skilled workforce to top Korean investors. read more

Economy Friday, May 18, 2012 7:00 AM

International visitors rise for fourth month in a row

B.C. saw an 11.8 per cent increase in international overnight visitors in March 2012 resulting in a fourth straight month of gains, according to new figures released by Statistics Canada. read more

Economy Thursday, May 17, 2012 4:41 PM

Agreement boosts economic certainty in the Northwest

A new strategic engagement agreement (SEA) with the Kaska Dena First Nations in northwestern B.C. provides greater certainty about how resource development can proceed in more than 10 per cent of the province. read more

Economy Multiculturalism Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:30 PM

Premier Highlights Clean Energy, Green Buildings in Korea

During the second Jobs and Trade Mission, Premier Chirsty Clark began her first full day in Korea promoting clean energy resources like British Columbia's biomass sector and highlighted Canada Wood Group's project that will see B.C. lumber in more than 200 Korean homes. read more

Economy Thursday, May 17, 2012 7:00 AM

Special committee to examine mid-term timber supply

Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson applauded today's decision of the Legislative Assembly to form a Special Committee on Timber Supply to examine and make recommendations about mid-term timber supply in British Columbia, as a result of the mountain pine beetle infestation. read more

Economy Environment Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2:45 PM

B.C. Beef Day celebrates industry's economic sizzle

Cuts of B.C. beef are on the menu at a barbecue outside Victoria's Parliament Buildings today as the Province proclaims May 16, 2012 the third annual B.C. Beef Day. B.C. Beef Day is a joint venture with the BC Cattlemen's Association (BCCA) that commemorates the ongoing partnership between government and ranchers. read more

Economy Wednesday, May 16, 2012 12:15 PM

B.C. seizing on global demand for mining

A long-term plan designed to develop the mining industry and create jobs to support B.C. families was announced today by Minister of Energy and Mines Rich Coleman. read more

Economy Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:30 AM

First of 30 new webcams go live at Kootenay Lake ferry

The first of 30 new webcams to be installed this year on the DriveBC network are now live, giving motorists a real-time view of traffic queues, weather and road conditions at the Kootenay Lake ferry terminals. read more

Economy Families Transportation Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:15 AM

Premier Tours LNG Terminal, Promotes BC's Vast LNG Resources

Premier Christy Clark continued her Jobs and Trade Mission by touring the Negishi Terminal, Asia's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, and promoting B.C.'s promising LNG sector to potential Japanese partners. read more

Economy Wednesday, May 16, 2012 7:00 AM

Premier Applauds Progress on Kitimat Project: LNG Canada

While on her second Jobs and Trade Mission, Premier Christy Clark took time today to applaud the continued progress of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility near Kitimat, LNG Canada. read more

Economy Tuesday, May 15, 2012 3:00 PM

$3.7 million to improve Highway 1 and Highway 23

Resurfacing work will be done this year on Highway 1 and Highway 23 in the Revelstoke area, to improve the safety and ride along these important highway corridors. read more

Economy Families Transportation Tuesday, May 15, 2012 10:00 AM

Regulation fuels B.C.'s natural gas transportation sector

The greenhouse gas reduction regulation will help diversify and increase the market for natural gas in British Columbia's transportation sector as well as deliver on our Natural Gas Strategy, announced Minister of Energy and Mines Rich Coleman. read more

Economy Environment Transportation Tuesday, May 15, 2012 9:45 AM

Premier Sells the B.C. Advantage

On her first full day in Tokyo as part of the second Jobs and Trade Mission, Premier Christy Clark sold the benefits of investment in British Columbia to both emerging and established industries. read more

Economy Tuesday, May 15, 2012 7:00 AM

Roundtable welcomes Arcand, appoints Negris as vice chair

B.C.'s Small Business Roundtable welcomes MaryAnne Arcand to its board and announces Cybele Negris as the new vice chair. read more

Economy Monday, May 14, 2012 3:00 PM

Legislation delivers on promise to return to PST

Finance Minister Kevin Falcon has introduced legislation to meet government's commitment to return to the Provincial Sales Tax on April 1, 2013. read more

Economy Monday, May 14, 2012 1:45 PM

Boom expected for B.C. mining in 2012

B.C.'s $8.6-billion mining industry has reason to celebrate Mining Week, May 13-19. Employment, revenue, exports, production and prices are all up over previous years and are in a position to continue rising. read more

Economy Environment Monday, May 14, 2012 10:30 AM

Join the Family Day Twitter Town Hall

Minister of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government Margaret MacDiarmid will host a Twitter Town Hall on Tuesday, May 15,, 2012. read more

Economy Families Monday, May 14, 2012 10:20 AM

Over $13 million to improve safety and travel on Hwy 3

Four projects valued at $13 million will get underway this year, improving safety and travel for residents, visitors and commercial drivers on Highway 3 in the West Kootenay, Similkameen and Upper Fraser Valley. read more

Economy Families Transportation Monday, May 14, 2012 10:00 AM

Premier Visits Sendai

Premier Clark visited the Yuriage Shrine at Hiyoriyama today to lay a bouquet in memory of the thousands who lost their lives in last year's tsunami. read more

Economy Monday, May 14, 2012 6:01 AM

Canada, B.C. Helping Japan Rebuild

Contributions from the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia to the Tohoku Reconstruction Project will support rebuilding of the Yuriage City Public Market, a significant first step in helping the local farming and fishing industry. read more

Economy Sunday, May 13, 2012 6:01 PM